• The PM series was developed to ensure that children would have positive experiences and enjoy reading from the first moment they are exposed to books • Over 700 different titles covering fantasy, history, fiction, folktales, verse, song, and informational text • Sentence structure, choice of words, and introduction of high frequency words have been carefully chosen
Read and Understand Folktales & Fables Grade 2-3
In addition to the practical wisdom they can impart, the stories contained in Read & Understand, Folktales & Fables are filled with all-too-human creatures whose appeal for young readers makes them ideal focal points for learning and discussion.
This volume features 21 one- and two-page stories of varied reading difficulty. They are designed to meet a range of reading levels from beginning second through beginning fourth grade.
These exercises challenge students to recall details, draw conclusions, make inferences, make comparisons, and consider word meanings.
Your imagination will be your bridge into the worldwide tradition of folktales. Long before stories were written down, storytellers spoke, sang, and chanted tales to delight listeners and teach children good behavior. Whether they cause laughter or tears, all folktales communicate values. This book will help you share your own wit and wisdom in a compelling way.
Folktales are at the heart of Native American culture. Prepared especially for students and general readers, this book conveniently collects 31 of the most important Native American folktales. These are drawn from the major Native American cultural and geographical areas and are organized in sections on origins; heroes, heroines, villains, and fools; society and conflict; and the supernatural.
Each tale begins with a brief introductory headnote, and the book closes with a selected bibliography.
These nine stories will take the reader on an exciting journey to distant cultures and times. The collection includes folktales from South America, Africa, India, China, and Europe.
